trail

²trail

noun

Definition of TRAIL

1

: something that trails or is trailed: as a : a trailing plant b : the train of a gown c : a trailing arrangement (as of flowers) : spray d : the part of a gun carriage that rests on the ground when the piece is unlimbered

2

a : something that follows or moves along as if being drawn along : train <a trail of admirers> b (1) : the streak produced by a meteor (2) : a continuous line produced photographically by permitting the image of a celestial body (as a star) to move over the plate c : a chain of consequences : aftermath <the … movement left a trail of bitterness and prejudice behind it — Paul Blanshard>

3

a : a trace or mark left by something that has passed or been drawn along : scent, track <a trail of blood> b (1) : a track made by passage especially through a wilderness (2) : a marked or established path or route especially through a forest or mountainous region c : a course followed or to be followed <hit the campaign trail>

— trail·less \ˈtrāl-ləs\ adjective

Examples of TRAIL

1. Stay on the trail if we get separated.
2. The car left a trail of smoke as it sped off.
3. following the trail to success

First Known Use of TRAIL

14th century

Related to TRAIL

Synonyms: footpath, path, pathway, trace, track

Related Words: bridle path; towpath; alley, alleyway, bypath, byroad, bystreet, byway, passageway, walkway; cutoff, shortcut; lane, pass, passage, road, roadway, route, row, run, runway, street, thoroughfare

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